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  • 1.  Disc Locks Best Practices

    Posted 02-15-2022 02:44 PM
    I'm a new owner, and after an extensive rehab I am planning to go live with my vacant mini-storage facility shortly. I'm planning to provide a free disc lock to my tenants. Can experienced owners please provide feedback on whether you recommend using a disc combination lock vs. a disc keyed lock (see pics below)?

    Disc Combo Lock
    Disc Keyed Lock



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    Stephen Haver
    Wharton Storage
    (713) 503-0119
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  • 2.  RE: Disc Locks Best Practices

    Posted 02-15-2022 03:19 PM
    Hi Stephen,

    We offer both locks and give them the choice. I typically recommend the combo lock for those customers who have more than one person using the space. Businesses, non-profits, even different family members have a hard time keeping up with keys.

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    JoLea Conn
    OnSite Manager
    ALL*STAR STORAGE
    Richmond TX
    (281) 341-7867
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  • 3.  RE: Disc Locks Best Practices

    Posted 02-16-2022 12:44 PM
    We also offer both locks to our tenants. I have noticed that sometimes the word locks get hard to turn if on outdoor units. We also raised our admin fee to include a free disc lock (they ay extra if they want to upgrade for the word lock). This helps us encourage our insurance program which will waive the deductible for any claims if they have a disc or cylinder lock on the unit instead of just a regular padlock.

    Terri Wood
    District Manager
    Ideal Self Storage
    254-301-4071

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    Terri Wood
    Ideal Self Storage on Industrial
    Waco TX
    (254) 301-4071
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  • 4.  RE: Disc Locks Best Practices

    Posted 02-16-2022 01:34 PM
    Thank you Terri. For clarification, what is a "word" lock?

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    Stephen Haver
    Owner
    Cash for Properties, LLC
    Sugar Land TX
    (713) 503-0119
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  • 5.  RE: Disc Locks Best Practices

    Posted 02-16-2022 03:00 PM
    I apologize - our combination locks we order have letters on them and not numbers and are called word locks. The tenants can change them to any word they want. It's preset to BOLT but they can change it to any combination that is available. 



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    Terri Wood
    Ideal Self Storage on Industrial
    Waco TX
    (254) 301-4071
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